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McA-Levels: a happy equivalent for trainees
The Guardian, 28th and 29th January
McDonalds staff will have the opportunity to achieve an A-Level equivalent in running burger restaurants. The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority has approved the ‘basic shift manager’ course, allowing the fast food giant to act as an exam board. Other government sanctioned boards include the airline Flybe and Network Rail, who will offer similar qualifications. The initiative aims to provide a standard of official credit to normally unrecognised training. However, universities and the admissions service, UCAS, will determine whether the courses will be accepted as suitable preparation for higher education.
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